Answer
The property that distinguishes the atoms of one element from another is the number of protons.
Work Step by Step
The number of protons is unique to each element and it distinguishes the atoms of an element from the other.
Chemistry (12th Edition)
by Wilbraham
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0132525763
ISBN 13:
978-0-13252-576-3
Chapter 4 - Atomic Structure - 4.3 Distinguishing Among Atoms - 4.3 Lesson Check - Page 119: 26
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